A self-styled “information architect,” Massimo Vignelli gave Modernist shape to book covers, shopping bags, furniture, corporate logos and, famously, a subway map.
Massimo Vignelli untangled the NYC subway with his famous 1972 map
Alison D. Gilbert‘s insight:
One of the greats of graphic design has left us. I will remember him for the NYC subway map which I treated like a collectors item when it was published.
He reportedly went to his neighbors’ house to get his little brother and it almost cost him his life.
Alison D. Gilbert‘s insight:
This is my comment in response to the article, "I am hearing about so many attacks on people and even other animals by pit bulls. I know of a situation recently where a pit bull was allowed off its leash and attacked a service dog. I do not know yet if the service dog will survive. THIS IS INSANE. I agree with the comment below, "You will also not prevent the dog from being what he is genetically predisposed to be." Pit bulls are killing machines. It is their nature. They should be eliminated as pets or in any situation other than to do what they instinctively do, attack and kill."
Will we be in time to stop this insanity before anyone else is maimed or killed beside this breed of dog?
This homemade natural ginger ale recipe uses a culture to create a traditional fermented drink that contains probiotics and enzymes.
Alison D. Gilbert‘s insight:
Back to Basics, how things used to be made at home, with pure and simple ingredients, in smaller amounts than the commercial giants crank out today. Not to mention the health benefits from the real ingredients and loving attention to the product. Thanks to wellnessmama.com and viewable on: (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Back-to-Basics/280805678762566) just a few more kindly LIKES and we can get the official name. Please support our effort. Thanks.
A continuous brew system is not only the most traditional method for brewing Kombucha tea, it also has a number of advantages including easy maintenance, healthier for the Scoby and allows for a consistent supply of Kombucha for your family
Alison D. Gilbert‘s insight:
I love Kombucha. It is a very healthful ‘fermented food’. Although rather expensive to purchase commercially prepared, it is less expensive and much more fun to learn to make at home. I am very excited to set up a Continuous brewing system.
The conference has played host to some of the brightest education ideas from experts in numerous fields.
Alison D. Gilbert‘s insight:
I love TED Talks and find them to be some of the most inspiring videos I have the opportunity to see. The ideas that are captured and shared are invaluable to the survival of our world.
“Today is Memorial Day in the US. For many, it signals the beginning of the ‘summer’ season (and the ability to wear white pants without getting grief from your mother, in many cases). It also means that most everyone has the day off and is enjoying it with some leisure time, and not by sitting at their computer reading Edudemic. The handy infographic below takes a look at some interesting facts and figures about Memorial Day. So enjoy a leisurely day, and keep reading to learn more!”
Alison D. Gilbert‘s insight:
Too many people have no idea what Memorial Day stands for other than it gives us another three day weekend to relax, celebrate and BBQ. Here’s a post, with Infographic, that illustrates important facts about this day of honoring those who died in war.
See which cities have the most people living on their streets.
Alison D. Gilbert‘s insight:
Homelessness is proving itself to be a much more complex issue than it was thought to be. Being invisible makes it hard to notice that it even exists. According to this post mapping it can help us visualize the ‘invisible problem’.
5 infographics and free templates that will teach you how to easily create professional-looking infographics in PowerPoint.
Alison D. Gilbert‘s insight:
This is good news to me because I love putting graphics on SlideShare presentations. And we all know that SlideShare presentations start with PowerPoint.
This is great and just the kind of positive changes we need for people to get healthier. Keep it up. I spend a great deal of money that is not accepted when ‘scripted’ by my doctor.. Keep up the good work Boston. Hopefully this will catch on in other states.
